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Live blog recap: Nathan O’Brien Charity Hockey Game in Calgary

CALGARY – A special hockey game took place Thursday night at the Saddledome to honour the memory of 5-year-old Nathan O’Brien, who went missing late June 2014 and was tragically presumed dead after a weeks-long investigation.

READ MORE: Timeline of the missing Calgary family Nathan O’Brien, Alvin and Kathryn Liknes

Seven officers who were involved in the heartbreaking case laced up to play in the game, facing off against Calgary Flames alumni and others for the occasion.

READ MORE: Police, former Flames lace up for hockey game to honour Nathan O’Brien

The game started at 6 p.m. MT and the crowd was encouraged to wear super hero costumes, since O’Brien loved them.

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Check out our recap of the live blog of the game, where Global’s Gord Gillies took in the action and shared some behind-the-scenes photos:

 

 

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